Spain Communications: Dialing Guide
Basic Calling Information
Area Codes and Local Numbers
- Area codes, which are two or three digits, are included in Spain's local numbers.
- Local numbers contain nine digits and start with "8" or "9."
- When calling between cities within Spain, there is no Domestic Access Code prefix; simply dial the subscriber number regardless of the origin or destination of the call.
Mobile Phones
- Mobile phone numbers in Spain contain nine digits. The first digit is always "6."
- When calling mobile phone numbers within Spain, there is no Domestic Access Code prefix; simply dial the subscriber number regardless of the origin or destination of the call.
Special Numbers and Services
- Toll-free numbers start with the prefix "800" or "900."
- Premium numbers start with prefixes in the range of "901" through "906."
- Optional carrier codes are available to designate which long-distance carrier will handle your call. Otherwise, the default carrier routes the call.
Tones
- Ring tone: Equal tones, separated by long pauses
- Busy tone: Short equal on and off tones
Online Directory
Business Directories (in English): www.spainenglish.com/business-directory and www.spaindata.com/data/index.shtml
| Code Type | Definition | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Country Calling Code | Code to call Spain from another country | 34 |
| International Direct Dialing Code (IDD) | Prefix to make an international call from Spain | 00 |
| Domestic Access Code (DAC) | Prefix to make a call between cities in Spain | n/a |
| International Calls To Spain |
Calls Within Spain |
International Calls From Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Dial your country's IDD + country code for Spain + local number | Local and long distance: Dial the local number | Dial the IDD for Spain + country code of country being dialed + area code (or mobile phone prefix) + local number |
| Example of an international call from the US to Barcelona, Spain: 011 + [34] + local nine-digit number |
Example of a long distance call from Barcelona to Madrid: local nine-digit number |
Example of an international call from Spain to San Francisco, US: 00 + [1] + (415) + local number |
Source: International Telecommunications Union
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